as you know, its actually a ford ecoboost engine. And on the earlier models, the turbo cracks. Of course why someone scoped such a poor quality turbo for the direct injection engine is well beyond me. I understand the part has changed to a more robust turbo casing.
I’ve seen comments that the same occurs on the diesel version as. well. But it is just a hairline crack. Why not just have it welded?
But I digress. I do get very good mileage, even in the 4 wheel drives configurations. And still plenty of power for the off roading I do.

 

Jem4,

The P3 XC70 3.2 and the LR2 3.2 are siblings not quite twins but close. (Ford owned both companies back in the day)

I own a 2008 LR2 3.2 (purchased new) and a 2010 S80 3.2 (Purchase in 2018 with 125,000 miles on it)

My S80 is Front Wheel Drive so it needs a few less things than the LR2 maintained but other than that they are siblings.


Here is what I replaced on my S80 to bring the Maintenance up to date (Note: my LR2 also has most of these items but I did the maintenance over a longer time period)

$62.53 --- (31401556) --- Booster O-rings
$40.35 --- (DENSO 5344) --- Sparkplugs
$58.28 --- (LR006071) --- Thermostat
$00.66 --- (LR001505) O-ring for 30713530
$24.29 --- (30713530) --- Coolant hose
$68.85 --- (31272677) --- Oil Filter housing
$18.92 --- (LR006076) --- Idler pulley
$18.92 --- (LR006076) --- Tensioner Pulley
$08.97 --- (PK060473 CONTITECH) --- Aux Belt
$112.70 --- (LR021634) --- Motor Mount
$23.24 --- (30680474) --- Torq Mount
$15.76 --- (UD1306) --- Front Brake Pads (Amazon close out price, typical price is ~$75)
$523.23 --- AC repair
$43.37 --- Overdrive pulley ProParts Sweden 28436803
$323 ---- Radiator (Prem Air type)
$281 --- Radiator Fan (Siemens / VDO)
$34.4 --- (31272732-MFG14) BOSCH Fuel Pressure Sending unit
$11.61 --- (31300263) B+ Battery Clamp
$00.00 --- Loaner Battery from the Land Rover (Note: it is slightly too large and the cover only latches on one side)
$156.00 --- Mirror repair
$120.00 --- H8 GTR Ultra LED 2.0 bulbs
$06.00 --- Brake light bulb

That about $2000 worth of maintenance that the previous owner neglected and some repairs.

Because I am familiar with the drivetrain I am able to get the parts from reputable vendors at low prices.
If I bought the part directly from Volvo it would have cost double about $4000
And if I had Volvo do the repair the cost would likely have been about $10,000

So if you can do the work and you have time to look around for discounts on parts then the LR2 can be a great vehicle.

Here is the information about my S80 and the work that I did to it.

If this seems too hard you should look for something else (i.e. not a LR2 or XC70 or XC60 or S80)

Before you click on the link remember it is always easier to take the BLUE PILL

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...p?f=31&t=87687


Take care

Paul